Volvo C40 Recharge Plus 2025 vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S 2025

Loading...
thumb image Volvo C40 Recharge Plus 2025 US$ 57,000
Loading...
thumb image Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S 2025 US$ 60,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Volvo Volkswagen
Model C40 Recharge Plus 2025 ID.Buzz Pro S 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims Core, Plus and Ultimate Pro, Pro S, and GTX
Release Date December 2024 December 2025
Status Available Coming Soon
Made In Ghent, Belgium Hanover, Germany
Body Type Compact SUV / Crossover Minivan
Vehicle Warranty 4 yr/50,000 miles 4 years/50,000 miles
Colors Fjord Blue, Onyx Black, Sage Green Standard Colors: Candy White, Makena Turquoise Metallic, Lime Yellow Metallic, Starlight Blue Metallic _ Premium Colors (GTX/Pro S): Deep Black Pearl, Moonstone Gray Metallic

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 402 hp 282 hp
Torque 486 lb-ft 310 lb-ft
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds
Top Speed 112 mph 99 mph (160 km/h)
Range 270-290 miles 260 miles
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) Lithium-ion (NMC)
Battery Capacity 82 kWh (gross), 78 kWh usable 91 kWh (gross) / 82 kWh (usable)
Power Consumption 38-40 kWh/100 miles 2.8 - 3.2 mi/kWh (315 Wh/mi)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 8 hrs 7.5 - 8 hours (0-100%)
Supercharging Speed 10-80% in 28-30 mins 10-80% in 30 min
DC Fast Charging Speed 200 kW 170 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 1 (120V, 12A): 3-4 miles/hour - Level 2 (240V, 48A): 25-30 miles/hour 25-30 miles/hour
Charging Time Level 1 (120V): 0-100% in 72+ hours - Level 2 (11 kW): 0-100% in 8 hours - DC Fast (200 kW): 10-80% in 28-30 mins 7.5-8 hours
Charging Connector Type AC (Home/Public): J1772 - DC Fast Charging: CCS1 (Combined Charging System) U.S.: J1772 (standard for Level 2) and CCS1 (Combined Charging System)
Home Charging Options Included: Level 1 (120V) cable - Recommended: Level 2 (240V, 48A) wall charger (sold separately) Level 1 (120V, 12A, 1.4 kW), Level 2 (240V, 48A, 11 kW), and (Public Only, 50-350 kW)
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (48A AC) 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 174.8 inches (4,440 mm) 192.4 in (4,888 mm)
Width 73.7 inches (1,872 mm) 78.1 in (1,985 mm)
Height 62.8 inches (1,595 mm) 76.6 in (1,946 mm)
Wheelbase 106.4 inches (2,703 mm) 117.6 in (2,988 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Space 20.7 cu ft (Max, 2nd Row Folded) 74.1 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,500–4,600 lbs 4,900 lbs (2,225 kg)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5 Doors (standard)
Seating Capacity 5 (2 front, 3 rear) 5 Seater (4 side + liftgate)

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Stylish Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 19-inch 19" (standard), 20" (optional)
Front Tire 235/50 R19 235/50 R19
Rear Tire 235/50 R19 235/50 R19

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-Speed Automatic
Turning Radius 37.4 feet (11.4 meters) 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Direct-drive Fixed-Ratio Reduction Gear
Front Suspension MacPherson struts MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link Multi-Link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Pilot Assist (semi-autonomous highway driving with lane centering & adaptive cruise) Travel Assist (Lane Keep + Adaptive Cruise)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes USB-C only (no 3.5mm jack)
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof No Optional
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless
Android Auto Yes Wireless
Touchscreen 9 inches 12.9 inches
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes 5.2 (Dual-phone pairing)
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13 Speakers 8-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes Solid discs Solid discs
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 7 airbags: Driver + front passenger, side-impact (front/rear), curtain, knee (driver) 7 Airbags (Dual front, side, curtain + driver knee)
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts for all 3 passengers (with pretensioners) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors 12+ sensors (for parking/collision avoidance) 12 sensors (360° coverage)
Multiple Cameras Adds blind-spot camera (on turn signal) Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

Recently Compared